Hawaii permit test: permits & licensing
Learner permit rules, graduated licensing, supervision, curfews and passenger limits. 9 questions.
What is the youngest age at which you can get a Hawaii instruction permit?
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Sample permits & licensing questions
What is the youngest age at which you can get a Hawaii instruction permit?
- A 14 1/2 years old
- B 15 years old
- C 16 years old
- D 15 1/2 years old
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D. 15 1/2 years old
Hawaii issues an instruction permit at 15 1/2 at the earliest. Applicants under 18 also need parental consent and must pass a vision screening and a rules-of-the-road test.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 13
With a Hawaii instruction permit, who must be with you when you drive a car?
- A A licensed driver who is at least 21
- B Any adult passenger, licensed or not
- C Any licensed driver who is at least 18
- D A licensed driver who is at least 25
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A. A licensed driver who is at least 21
A permit holder may drive only with a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old. The supervisor's experience is what makes practice driving safe.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 13
You hold a Hawaii instruction permit and want to drive at 11:30 p.m. Who must be with you?
- A No one; permit holders cannot drive then
- B Any licensed driver age 21 or older
- C Your parent or guardian
- D Any licensed adult who lives in your home
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C. Your parent or guardian
Between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., a permit holder must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Late-night driving is riskier, so Hawaii tightens supervision during those hours.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 13
How long must a Hawaii driver under 18 hold an instruction permit before applying for a provisional license?
- A One full year
- B 180 days
- C 30 days
- D 90 days
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B. 180 days
You must hold a valid instruction permit for 180 days before applying for a provisional license. The waiting period guarantees months of supervised practice.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 13